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Business Training is available from a variety of organizations and consultants:
1) Franklin County CDC
Offers a combination of business classes and workshops
New Mass Personal Information Privacy Laws
On March 1, 2010 New Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth goes into effect and all businesses must comply - regardless of the size or location of your business. The FCCDC is hosting seminara to introduce the
rules and give businesses the information they need to be in compliance.
If you receive payments by check or credit card, keep social security or drivers license information for your employees, customers or vendors, you will need to understand the new requirements.
Thur Mar 11, 9 - 11 am FULL
Wed Mar 24, 9 - 11 am FCCDC, Greenfield
There is a $10 fee, refreshments will be served.
Sign up or call 413-774-7204 x300
Free Information Sessions
Explore Going Into Business and Business Resources - This free 1 ½ hour session informs people interested in going into business or taking a hobby to the next level. If you are interested in using the Food Processing Center, this is your first step! Topics covered include:
*Is business ownership right for you?
*Business Resources available
*The Importance of developing a business plan
*Tour of the Food Processing Center
*Information about starting a food business.
Usually the first Wednesday of the month, the next session will be:
April 7, 3:30-5pm FCCDC, Greenfield
May 5, 3:30-5pm FCCDC, Greenfield
June 2, 3:30-5pm FCCDC, Greenfield
Free but registration requested or email
Securing Business Financing -
This free 2 hour session is offered to help entrepreneurs develop plans for obtaining financing. Participants will learn about the lending process, red flags for lending, borrowing in this environment, sources of financing the choices and differences of lenders, lending tips to be aware of, personal credit issues, FAQ and a case study that highlights some of these issues.
March 10 9 am-11 am. If you are interested, please email
Business Plan Training
Plan for Success: Business Planning for New and Established Entrepreneurs
In this twelve-week (36 hours) class is an opportunity for serious business owners to complete a business plan for starting and sustaining a business. Topics Include: Exploring your business idea & entrepreneurship, analyzing personal resources, developing a mission statement, legal structures, market research tools, marketing strategies, financial overview, income expense projection, cash flow projections, income expense balance sheet projections, financing alternatives, executive summary & supporting Documents. Individual assistance is provided.
This class is usually offered in the Spring and Fall. The next class will be starting March 25, 2010 and will be on Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm at the FCCDC in Greenfield. If you would like to find out more sign up here
More classes and workshops in our training calendar
2) MA Small Business Development Network
Workshop and Class Schedule
3) SCORE Western MA
Workshop and Class Schedule
4) Greenfield Community College
Business classes and workshops are offered year round
5) Business Associations
Business associations provide another opportunity for networking and marketing:
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce
Shelburne Falls Area Business Association
Greenfield Business Association
Montague Business Association |
